IIoT Solutions
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) forms the bedrock of digitized production, acting as the pivotal element within a network of interconnected machinery and equipment. It acts as a fundamental requirement for establishing data-driven business models. With extensive expertise in digitalization, Zircoo empowers its customers to harness the full potential of IIoT solutions, facilitating the transition of their production operations towards a seamlessly connected future.
Overview of our Managed Public Cloud Services
We help companies transition to the public cloud by offering guidance on strategy, implementation, and management, thereby optimizing resource potential.
Our journey phases:
Production and plant networking
Our experts specialize in upgrading your systems with IIoT technology or standard interfaces for faster data access. With extensive technical knowledge and industry experience, they know exactly where to focus their efforts and leave the rest untouched.
The benefits of the IIoT
Enterprises that take advantage of the IIoT benefit from increased transparency of all of their production processes, and can use this to discover previously unknown consequences and connections. This results in a wide range of benefits:
Lower costs
Taking a close look at every stage of the process can uncover numerous opportunities for optimization. Even slight modifications made in the right places can result in significant resource savings.
Less downtime
Maximizing your production process's runtime is crucial. Predictive and efficient maintenance is a top priority to prevent downtime and ensure smooth operation.
Improved process expertise
Numerical data provides an accurate and dependable source of information when it comes to analyzing and evaluating production systems.
Competitiveness
In this age of rapid advancement and fierce competition, it has become imperative to embrace the power of IIoT to ensure uninterrupted production and stay ahead in the game.
Reduced response times
Industrial IoT (IIoT) allows you to identify and prevent issues in real-time, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
High OEE
Maximizing equipment effectiveness requires reducing downtime and improving quality for greater value and optimal capacity.
Challenges arising with IIoT
The Industrial Internet of Things has great potential, but partnering with an experienced provider is essential to overcome its challenges.
Building the technical framework
To embark on the journey of the Industrial Internet of Things, enterprises must integrate machines capable of providing real-time data, thereby creating a valuable reservoir of information. This process doesn't always entail purchasing new equipment. However, upgrading to suitable instruments and sensors should be approached with guidance from experienced consultants. Not all potential data endpoints are essential for an IIoT solution. Therefore, maintaining a sense of proportion is crucial when retrofitting systems for efficiency purposes.
Plan for the future but be realistic
Compared to non-connected devices, production systems integrated with the IIoT offer significant potential for efficiency gains. However, once a certain threshold is reached, operators must carefully consider the complexity and effort required for further optimization against the anticipated benefits. This evaluation underscores the importance of seeking guidance from experienced professionals. After all, costly upgrades that yield minimal value can quickly erode any potential benefits.
Zircoo – your partner for the IIoT
Zircoo specializes in IIoT projects for manufacturing companies. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we work closely with you to develop a tailored IIoT strategy. As a technology business, we’ll implement the best production management system or cloud migration solution for your enterprise’s needs. Our IIoT Portal configures to your situation, using AI and machine learning to analyze machine data and live operating data on parameters such as temperature or wear and tear. Specific actions and alarms can be triggered from this information.
Trial IIoT easily, with the Zircoo Quick Starter packages
Embarking on digital manufacturing doesn’t have to be daunting or costly. Zircoo’s Quick Starter packages offer manufacturers a straightforward way to explore the potential of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in enhancing their shop floor operations, without long-term commitments. Our experts handle the provisioning of necessary hardware and software, delivering a “turnkey” IIoT solution for testing in the following areas:
- Predictive Maintenance: Say goodbye to rigid maintenance cycles. Our sensor packages provide real-time insights into the status of your machines using Amazon Lookout for Equipment, enabling timely maintenance activities during planned shutdowns based on automatically generated reports.
- Predictive Quality: Elevate product quality with smart image recognition. Our experts install cameras that feed images to Amazon Lookout for Vision, leveraging AI to assess images against a database in real-time.
Additionally, all Quick Starter packages seamlessly integrate with Zircoo Synsights, allowing for centralized control through a user-friendly interface. With Zircoo’s Quick Starter packages, manufacturers can embark on their digital transformation journey with confidence and ease.
FAQ: Industrial Internet of Things
What is the IIoT – a brief definition
The IIoT networks production equipment for control and monitoring through a single platform, providing a means for visualizing processes and making informed decisions. Retrofitting adds sensors and technologies to older systems.
IoT vs. IIoT: What's the difference?
The IIoT is a specialized implementation of IoT, used in production environments with a hierarchy of connected devices including machines with various functions that combine to form a single operation.
Maximizing IIoT Data Benefits
Connected machine data enables predictive maintenance and can be linked to ERP systems like SAP to identify unknown correlations for greater efficiency and process optimization in manufacturing.